Inside: When seasons change suddenly or life throws you for an unexpected loop, remember these quick lessons from the running trail. ~ Every time I sit down to write a blog post that has anything to do with running, I almost have to laugh. I’ve never been what I’d call …

Inside: The importance of routines and rhythms, memorable quotes from The Great Divorce, a poignant band concert, fighting the worry battle and some fine-lookin’ nachos. I played the bass drum in high school marching band. I wasn’t great at it; in fact, I wasn’t even coordinated enough to play with …

Inside: Do you struggle for words when praying for grieving friends? Try asking God to help them in areas that were difficult for you during your own seasons of sorrow. I don’t have specific stats to back this up, but it seems as if the first few months of 2023 …

Inside: When there’s so much that divides us, a catchy message on a T-shirt can highlight what we have in common if we simply take the time to notice. ~ I was getting ready to check out at Kohl’s when I noticed a woman near the front of the store …

Inside: A week that went sideways, a growing list of loves, a favorite Psalm and learning to trust on the cusp of a new season. I’ve spent the last several days on the couch, resting my way through the various phases of a sickness I’ve not had previously and certainly …